Mackenzie vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mackenzie

Girl #200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kenneth"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#200
Total SSA Count
1,520
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kenzie, Mac, Mack

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #200
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #200 for Mackenzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Mackenzie at #200 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Sage mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Mackenzie and Sage boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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